I-526 over Cooper River

Fair Condition34 years old76,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyBerkeley
LocationIn N. Charleston
CarriesI-526
CrossesCooper River
Coordinates32.89006, -79.95562

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length16450.1 ft (5,014 m)
Max Span800.2 ft (243.9 m)
Deck Width93.2 ft (28.4 m)
Deck Area142397.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1992

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic76,300 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge10

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number000000000008516

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